Mask of Do Kulango - SOLD OUT

The cult of Do in traditional Koulango art

Among the Muslim Mandé, the buffalo represents a sacrificial animal of great importance. It is illustrated in this mask with a scarified human face.

The Do society to which he belongs and the clan leaders organize the sacrifices at the end of Ramadan. This African mask depicting a buffalo is called Singinkuru-Ayna. He is associated with the image of "the Ancient Muslim" Horingyo.

Some Islamized ethnic groups, such as the Ligbi, close to Ghana, cousins ​​of the Senoufo, have preserved some animist traditions through the society Dô which is perhaps a survival of Poro practiced among the Senufo. The inner face suggests a beautiful work with the adze and obvious traces of portage.

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Data sheet

Presumed dating
Mid XXth century
Size
47 x 21 cm
Ethnic group
Koulango / Kulango
Material(s)
Wood
Country
Ivory Coast
Origin
Tribal art collection Belgium